Yeovil Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Yeovil Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
60 40.047 N,2 30.908 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 120 m |
| Water Depth | 140 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | YEOVIL |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 164 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 21, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 2002 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 3.8.72 3.8.72 WK IN APPROX 604005N, 023048W [OGB]. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). 20.11.78 20.11.78 INS USC PA 120MTRS IN 604005N, 023048W [IN CONJUNCTION WITH 'JEDBURGH', SEE WK 31]. NC 1233. 22.2.80 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 603800N, 024400W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). HH268/184/02 23.4.02 HH268/184/02 23.4.02 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (BP CLAIR PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT REPORT DTD 22.3.02). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 23, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY U-BOAT & SUNK USING EXPLOSIVES, 35M NNW OF FOULA HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).
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